2008 NFL Draft coverage
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Spotlight

  • Fantasy spin: Contract years

    Fantasy spin: Contract years

    Michael Fabiano breaks down the fantasy impact of next year's crop of free agents, including running backs Steven Jackson, Marion Barber, and Brandon Jacobs.

  • Rookie free agents

    Rookie free agents

    Immediately after the draft, NFL teams scrambled to sign the best college free agents, including Ray Lewis' brother. See which players have been scooped up since.

  • Reporting for duty

    Reporting for duty

    As teams are getting back to work, check out the upcoming minicamp schedules around the league. Find out when your favorite team is practicing.

Analysis & Opinions

  • Kirwan: Talent to be had on open market

    While the big-name free agents have found new homes, there are still veterans available for teams looking to fill a gap before the start of training camp.

  • Carucci: Big things expected from Flacco

    One practice doesn't reveal a whole lot, although in Joe Flacco's case it did show many of the qualities that convinced the Ravens to make him the highest-drafted QB in franchise history.

  • Schefter: Something to look forward to

    As it stands right now, the 2009 free-agent class may be one of the more attractive in recent memory -- maybe the most attractive. It is rare that so many talented players hit the market.

This Day in the NFL

  • May 11, 1971

    Bils defensive end Ron McDole, a starter since 1963, was traded to the Washington Redskins for an undisclosed draft choice.

More History

Draft 2008

Full Draft Coverage

Relive the 2008 NFL Draft with pick-by-pick analysis of all 252 selections. Also, see how your favorite team fared and which players from your favorite college are headed to the pros.

NFL Video

Network Highlights

  • Week in Review

    Paul Burmeister looks at team minicamps and recaps the top stories of the week.

  • Ryan on first practice

    Falcons rookie QB Matt Ryan reflects on his first official practice in the NFL.

  • McFadden on minicamp

    Darren McFadden talks about camp, contracts and what he wants to be for the Raiders.

  • Manningham injury

    Kevin Gilbride discusses the injury suffered by Giants rookie WR Mario Manningham.

  • Ellis on Saints camp

    Saints DT Sedrick Ellis talks about getting in shape and learning to play in New Orleans.

  • Salty pound cake

    Roy Foster remembers comments he made about his mother's pound cake on NFL Total Access.

  • Rookie class of 2008

    Rich Eisen and Solomon Wilcots discuss the 2008 rookie class on NFL Total Access.

  • Long on day 1

    St. Louis Rams DE Chris Long talks about his first day at minicamp.

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Fan Ballot

Fan Ballot

Grade each team's 2008 NFL Draft results and make your opinion heard!

Photos

See players like you've rarely seen them before with this collection of portraits.

Around The League

Relive the 2008 NFL Draft with pick-by-pick analysis, team-by-team analysis and more.

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NFL Network Schedule

  1. NFL REPLAY

    8:30 PM, Sundays

    Cincinnati Bengals vs. Buffalo Bills (11/4/07) - Buffalo's 479 yards of offense, including a career-high 153 rushing yards from Marshawn Lynch, leads the Bills to their third straight victory and drops the struggling Bengals to 2-6. Learn More

  2. NFL REPLAY

    10:00 PM, Sundays

    San Diego Chargers vs. Minnesota Vikings (11/4/07) - Rookie running back Adrian Peterson glides into the record books during the Vikings' 35-17 victory over the Chargers, setting the NFL single-game rushing record with 296 yards. Learn More

  3. NFL REPLAY

    11:30 PM, Sundays

    Green Bay Packers vs. Kansas City Chiefs (11/4/07) - Packers score 17 points in the final 3:05 to defeat the Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium as Brett Favre leads Green Bay to another come-from-behind victory, throwing for 360 yards and two touchdowns. Learn More

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